Applying for U.S. citizenship without renewing your green card may not necessarily disqualify your U.S. citizenship. However, the safest choice may be to apply for green card renewal with Form I-90 before you apply for citizenship. U.S. law states that if you are a permanent resident who is 18 years or older, you must have […]
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Citizenship Through Naturalization Most permanent residents are eligible to apply for citizenship after five years. Spouses of U.S. citizens are eligible sooner, after three years. At that time, Green Card holders can file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, if they meet the USCIS eligibility requirements for citizenship. Eligibility Requirements for Green Card Holders To be
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Legal name changes happen in cases of divorce, marriage, or by a court order- such as a simple change of name request to a court. The US government recommends a replacement Green Card as the best solution for a trouble-free, long-term result. What is a Green Card? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issues
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Some immigration forms require proof that a marriage is authentic or bona fide. Two of the most common petitions that require such proof are: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Form I-130 establishes the relationship between a petitioner and the beneficiary seeking a Green Card, or permanent resident status. Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions
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Green Card Expired Outside of Country If you are a permanent resident, you are required to carry a green card at all times. Green card holders are able to leave the United States to travel to other countries. In order to reenter the country, you will need to present a valid, unexpired green card at
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What is the 30/60 Rule for Adjustment of Status? Many people come to the United States legally on nonimmigrant visas for tourism or family visits, for example. Once a person is in the United States, they may decide to apply for a Green Card to become a lawful permanent resident. If they are eligible, they
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Originally known as the Alien Registration Receipt Card, a Green Card is issued to non-citizens who qualify as Lawful Permanent Residents in the United States. The cards were first introduced as part of the Alien Registration Act of 1940, also known as the Smith Act. Regulation to Carry Green Card According to the United States
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Becoming a United States citizen can be exciting, but it can also be confusing and complicated. Before you can apply for citizenship, also known as naturalization, there are likely certain requirements you must meet. In addition, the requirements can change based on your individual situation. These are the general requirements that must be met before
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What is Form I-751? Form I-751 is the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Green Cards issued to conditional residents are good only for two years. Conditional Green Cards cannot be renewed. To maintain a legal residence, individuals who gained conditional resident status through marriage must use Form I-751 to apply for permanent status 90
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What is an alien card number? Permanent Resident Cards are also known as Form I-551s or Green Cards. Each Green Card that USCIS issues to a permanent resident now has an Alien Registration Number on both the front and back. Officially, an A-Number begins with an A and is followed by seven, eight or nine
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